The Summer of Soccer Has Arrived in McKinney

Something is happening in McKinney this summer.

Not just one event. Not just one team. Not just one business.

A real soccer culture is beginning to take shape across the city, and you can feel the momentum building week by week.

From packed youth complexes and late-night pickup games to watch parties, retail expansion, and the arrival of another exciting season of McKinney Chupacabras soccer, this is becoming a true Summer of Soccer in North Texas.

And honestly, it feels like we’re just getting started.

Chupacabras Soccer Returns

The Chupacabras return to USL2 play this summer with new energy around the club, growing community support, and a belief that soccer in McKinney can become something special.

What started as an ambitious idea has quickly turned into one of the most unique soccer atmospheres in the region. Families, supporters, youth players, local businesses, and soccer fans from across DFW are beginning to rally around the club in a way that feels authentic and community-driven.

This season also brings added excitement with legendary manager Frank Yallop leading the squad, adding another layer of credibility and experience to a project that continues to grow both on and off the field.

Matchdays are becoming more than just games. They’re becoming community events.

Soccer Is Growing Beyond The Field

One of the most exciting parts about this summer is that soccer growth in McKinney is no longer limited to the 90 minutes on matchday.

The culture around the game is expanding.

Watch parties. Community events. Youth engagement. Local partnerships. New businesses. New conversations.

Soccer is beginning to weave itself into the social fabric of the city.

That growth is also reflected in the continued expansion of ProRel Soccer Shops, a soccer retail concept focused on creating community-driven spaces for fans, players, and families. What began as an idea around supporting local soccer culture is now expanding into multiple markets alongside clubs and community partners who believe the game deserves more physical gathering spaces in America.

More than just a retail store, ProRel is helping create environments where people can connect through the sport year-round.

And this summer, McKinney may be taking another big step forward.

Something New Is Coming To TUPPS

While we can’t fully reveal details yet, there is an exciting project currently being developed in partnership between Pitchside Holdings, ProRel Soccer Shops, and TUPPS Brewery.

The vision is simple:

Create another place where soccer and community naturally come together.

Think small-sided games. Think energy. Think kids running around with a ball while parents relax nearby. Think evening adult league matches under the lights. Think a space that feels alive on both weekdays and weekends.

That’s all we can say for now.

But we believe projects like this represent the future of soccer culture in America —not just giant stadiums or professional clubs, but local gathering spaces that make the game part of everyday community life.

A Bigger Vision For Soccer Communities

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North Texas, but the real opportunity goes far beyond a few matches on television.

The real opportunity is building lasting soccer communities.

Places where kids grow up around the game.
Places where local businesses embrace the culture.
Places where supporters gather.
Places where families spend time together.
Places where soccer feels local and accessible.

That’s the type of future we’re excited about helping build in McKinney.

And this summer feels like another important step in that journey.